Doll

Object/Artifact

-

St. Joseph Museums

The image features a vintage doll with a charming, delicate appearance. The doll is clothed in an elegant, light blue satin dress adorned with intricate lace trim along its edges. Her hair is styled in soft, golden curls that cascade around her face. She is wearing a matching blue hat embellished with a pink ribbon and bow, adding a touch of whimsy to her classic attire. Her expression is painted with bright red lips and wide, expressive eyes that seem to capture a sense of wonder and nostalgia. Nearby, a handwritten note is visible, indicating "Cleveland 1948, Blue Dress w/ Lace Trim, Exhibit Box," suggesting that this doll is a collector's item or part of a historical exhibition. The background is textured with a soft, light-grey surface, allowing the doll’s features and attire to stand out prominently. The overall composition evokes a sense of timeless elegance and appreciation for fine craftsmanship in doll making.

The image features a vintage doll with a charming, delicate appearance. The doll is clothed in an elegant, light blue satin dress adorned with intricate lace trim along its edges. Her hair is styled in soft, golden curls that cascade around her face. She is wearing a matching blue hat embellished with a pink ribbon and bow, adding a touch of whimsy to her classic attire. Her expression is painted with bright red lips and wide, expressive eyes that seem to capture a sense of wonder and nostalgia. Nearby, a handwritten note is visible, indicating "Cleveland 1948, Blue Dress w/ Lace Trim, Exhibit Box," suggesting that this doll is a collector's item or part of a historical exhibition. The background is textured with a soft, light-grey surface, allowing the doll’s features and attire to stand out prominently. The overall composition evokes a sense of timeless elegance and appreciation for fine craftsmanship in doll making.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1470

Description

Doll/Nancy Ann Abbot; Nancy Ann Dressed Dolls/ "Storybook Dolls by Nancy Ann" "Cleveland 1948". Pale blue dress trimmed in lace and blue ribbon with pink flowers. Blue felt hat with pink bow and blue flower. Blonde hair and painted eyes. 6"x7".

Collection

Doll Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1948 - 1970

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

6 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Oct 16, 2018